Persian Gulf nations weigh their options as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published March 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM EST

As Iran launches retaliatory strikes on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, how do Gulf nations respond? Leila Fadel speaks with Yasmine Farouk of the International Crisis Group.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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